By Sheree Hoddinett A 79-year-old Banksia Beach woman has died and a 41-year-old Ningi man was injured in an accident at Banksia Beach on Tuesday January 20. Police were called to the intersection of Reef Street and Sunderland Drive (near Solander Lake Bowls Club) about 12.30pm following reports a blue Nissan Navara and a white MG hatchback had collided. The driver of the MG, the woman from Banksia Beach, died at the scene. The male driver of the Nissan was transported to Cab

By Sheree Hoddinett The usual Friday afternoon traffic chaos has been amplified due to a crash. Northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway have been closed at Morayfield due to a serious traffic crash. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a collision between a truck and a car about 10am this morning (Friday). The truck has rolled on its side and the car was also seriously damaged, but there are believed to be only minor injuries as a result of the incident,

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome . Names by 7.15pm.   2026 January nights started as of the 5 th .  November/December   Winners:  Ky/Roger, Mason/Jordon, Matty/Jai, Roger/Chris  Runners Up:  Conner/Karl, Matty/Chris, Dale/Conner, Terry/Shayne  High pegs:  Kal 2x66, 86,Sid 60,40, Chris 56,Jai 3x40, Conner 2x40, 74,  Mason 40,60, Rosie 38, Mark 40, Chris 58, Dale 56.     High

By Sheree Hoddinett   Every new year, on the stroke of midnight, we often perform the same ritual. Fireworks crackle and pop, glasses clink and somewhere between the usual “Happy New Year” chorus and the first regret of the year, we make promises to ourselves that would impress even the most optimistic life coach.    This year will be different, we say. This year, I will wake up at 5am, drink lemon water, meditate, run 10 kilometres and still arrive at work glowing with inner

By Sheree Hoddinett    From splash-tastic thrills to laid-back tunes by the water and a step back in time, Australia Day across the community is shaping up to be an absolute ripper for 2026.  If your idea of celebrating starts with slipping, sliding and laughing until your cheeks hurt, Sandstone Point Hotel is the place to be from 10am on Monday, January 26. Ready to slip, slop, slap and slide this Aussie Day? Grab your kit, pack your sunnies and make tracks early, because th

In the golden haze of a Sydney summer evening, where the waves of Bondi Beach usually whisper promises of leisure and light, the first night of Hanukkah turned into a nightmare of gunfire and grief. On December 14, 2025, at least 16 souls – including a child and Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman – were gunned down in a brazen terrorist attack targeting a joyful Jewish community gathering. Two gunmen, identified as a father-son duo from Sydney's southwest – with one, Naveed Akr

As we settle into the heart of another Queensland summer, gardens across Bribie Island and the surrounding Sunshine Coast region are ready for a fresh burst of colour. With long, hot days already upon us and the humidity cranking up, now is the ideal time to plant tough, vibrant flowers that thrive in our coastal conditions and turn sandy backyards into floral spectacles. Whether you’re in Bongaree, Bellara or just across the bridge in Caboolture or the Glass House area, thes

The local Bribie Island community came together on Sunday October 26 at the Bribie RSL for a fun afternoon to raise much needed funds for B.I.K.E.S. (Bribie Island Kids Educational Support).  BIKES is a local, community funded charity with the objective of ensuring that no child’s education is disadvantaged through adverse financial circumstances.  One hundred percent of raised funds are used to assist local families to get the textbooks, uniforms and essential supplies neede

Chameleon   December 1, 2025 – Bribie Island, QLD   Bribie Island and its surrounding hubs like Caboolture and Morayfield form a vibrant coastal mosaic. With pristine beaches, bustling markets and a tight-knit community spirit, this corner of Queensland draws families seeking sun-soaked escapes. Yet beneath the postcard perfection, 2025 has exposed a region grappling with environmental fragility, political tensions and everyday hardships amplified by severe weather. Social me

It is with great sadness that the Lions Club of Sandstone Point advises of the passing of our member, Past District Governor, Greg Rollason OAM, after a battle with cancer on Friday November 14, 2025. Greg has left behind a loving wife, Wendy,  three daughters and grandchildren.  The passing of Greg is a mammoth loss to the local area, which has lost a true campaigner for anyone in need in our community. Greg’s humanity and generosity of community spirit spread far and wide f